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ROCKWELL CITY, Iowa—James Hepp is sick of excuses. The 36-year-old farmer manages about 1,600 acres of corn, soy and small grains in northern Iowa. He keeps a close eye on his bottom line and says he wants to build a business that his three young children would be foolish not to join. For Hepp, a

Jane Okeke Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has trained Nigerian journalists to investigate hidden salt consumption and expose food industry influence, as concerns mount over the surge in diet-related illnesses. The capacity-building session held in Abuja focused on practical reporting tools, including sodium reduction strategies, Nutrient Profile Models, and front-of-pack warning labels to

The South African Police Service (SAPS) just keeps on racking up controversies at record speed. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola appeared in a court in Pretoria on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, thereby officially becoming an accused in a case. His time in the dock made local and international news. Masemola now faces charges alongside several

Home Business Economy The Shipping Ministry said that two India-bound tankers carrying LPG from the Gulf countries crossed Strait of Hormuz Updated - March 15, 2026 06:10 am IST A tea stall in Hyderabad displays a notice on revised prices for tea and coffee on March 14, 2026. | Photo Credit: Siddhant Thakur This live

From fuel costs to borrowing pressure, Australian small businesses are being squeezed on every front. Oliver Hume Chief Economist Matt Bell unpacks the numbers behind the pain. What’s happening: Australia’s February Consumer Price Index came in slightly softer than markets expected, but economists are already looking past it. Underlying inflation held steady at 3.3% and

• We will restore sanity, Ohuabunwa, BoT chairman, vows There seems to be no end in sight to the leadership tussle rocking the erstwhile ruling party, the People’s Democratic Party. Checks by the Nigerian Tribune revealed that the Mohammed Abdulrahman-led faction of the party, which enjoys the support of the Federal Capital Territory Minister...

Our politics have changed, but our voting system remains the same – and it’s holding us back...

Gauteng’s water crisis has worsened dramatically, forcing learners like 11-year-old Sandisiwe to carry their own water to school. With taps running dry and sanitation failing, schools are struggling to provide a safe, healthy environment, disrupting education and essential nutrition programmes. Activists and parents warn that the crisis is deepening educational inequalities...